Clooncagh NS

Stokestown, Co. Roscommon

20 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Clooncagh NS is a primary school in Stokestown, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 V580). Feena Beirne is the principal of Clooncagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
20
Boys and girls
Mixed · 10 boys, 10 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16291D

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Clooncagh NS?
Clooncagh NS is a primary school in Stokestown, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 V580).
Who is the principal of Clooncagh NS?
Feena Beirne is the principal of Clooncagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Clooncagh NS?
Clooncagh NS has 20 pupils: 10 boys and 10 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Clooncagh NS a mixed school?
Yes. Clooncagh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Clooncagh NS?
Clooncagh NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Clooncagh NS teach through Irish?
No. Clooncagh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Clooncagh NS a DEIS school?
No. Clooncagh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Clooncagh NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clooncagh NS's roll number, 16291D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Clooncagh NS?
The closest is SN O Dubhlain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Roscommon

Closest schools

Clooncagh NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Clooncagh NSThis school 20 Mixed Catholic No No
SN O DubhlainKilrooskey 3.8 km 15 Mixed Catholic No No
Cloontuskert National SchoolLanesboro 6.3 km 82 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Mary's PrimaryStrokestown 6.8 km 136 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil BhrídeRoscommon 6.9 km 126 Mixed Catholic No No
Roxboro NSDerrane 7.0 km 226 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh PadraigStrokestown 7.2 km 44 Boys Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Clooncagh
Stokestown
Co. Roscommon
F42V580

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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